Methods for studying the processes of interaction and collaborative activity in computer-based educational activities

Technology, Pedagogy and Education

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 195-212

  Mercer, Neil ^a   Littleton, Karen ^a   Wegerif, Rupert ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85032069169     PISSN: 1475939X     EISSN: 17475139     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14759390400200180     Document Type: Article

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